I
chose the BMW Z4 M Coupe as my dual purpose sport/track car because of
its superior chassis and driving style. As an owner of an E39 M5 I was
looking for a lighter, more nimble vehicle for track use. I considered
many, from the Saleen S7 to the E30 M3. The Z4 M Coupe had the best
combination of performance, safety, comfort and reliability.

The low production numbers of
the Z4 M Roadster and Z4 M Coupe have made it difficult to find quality
aftermarket parts. When possible we relied upon vendors of known high
quality. In other cases BMS
modified or invented their own. We chose to modify characteristics of
the M Coupe's performance based on my track testing at various stages
of development. Current testing centers around the ESS CFR500
supercharger system and possible data acquisition and aerodynamic
upgrades.

I thought Scatha was a fitting
name for my M Coupe, as it references the female tutor of Cuchulain
(who shares much in common with Beowulf's tales) and that I bought this
M Coupe to expose my faults and help me learn about the art of driving.
Also, all my cars have been named after women and all three of my BMWs'
names reference dragons. In this case, Scatha is also the name of a
mythical Babylonian creator dragon and makes an appearance in J.R.R.
Tolkien's works as the "long-worm" of the Grey Mountains.